Recently Airbnb released their ten most wishlisted places and this little cob was ranked #4 worldwide thanks to all our amazing guests and others, unnamed, who’ve noticed or dreamed of a visit or just wanted to remember this small cottage on a small island.

We are grateful everyday to Hilde and the good folks of Cobworks for creating a place so full of love and beauty.

We are thankful for all the friends we’ve made because of a cob cottage that has changed our lives in so many ways both tiny and huge. The joy and warmth of our community—local and farflung— warms our hearts!

The cottage has made a few media appearances lately. Last summer we were filmed for a french series featuring unique cottages of the West Coast. You can find the episodes here. It’s the second half of episode six. The series is a fascinating mix of cottages and settings. We don’t speak french but enjoyed watching them all for the lovely scenes.

This is a wool related post. Mostly I want to mention that PLY magazine will send you a free copy of their Fine Spinning issue coming out in June–if you have a US address. (I’ve had an article accepted for this issue…if you want to read it…..) I hope all spinners (or aspiring spinners) who haven’t read this beautiful magazine will take advantage.

The following are editor, Jacey Boggs, words on how to get your copy:

“There are still so many people that haven’t heard of PLY!

I’m doing a free 1-issue trial for the next issue. It’s just for new readersin the US (we can’t yet afford to pay the shipping for trials outside the US) and if they sign up, they’ll get the next issue sent from the printers free, as a trial. We really hope after they see it they’ll want to subscribe!

In the winter, there is a certain way of being cozy, of watching the world on rainy days that makes the greens brighter and the greys of weathered wood subtle and lovely. Many people leave the island this time of year, for vibrant cities and sunny climes. Sometimes I think this is my favorite season to really see this island. There are ravens and windstorms and solitude. The fire in the wood stove makes the house especially snug after a tramp down to the driftwood strewn beach. And the smells of simmering squash soup and roast garlic fill the house.

There is much knitting and spinning and cookies to prepare for the holiday. It is a good time of year.